JA. Pequeño

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2024-11-07

The coffee and chocolate cookies were so good we had to run it back twice in the same weekend. The chocolate chip cookies were FANTASTIC, TERRIFIC, SPECTACULAR! The ambience was so beautiful, loved the green and bronze accents. Lots of seating in different areas throughout that gave different vibes, including outdoor seating. & the service was great. Staff were inviting, friendly, and patient. All signs of great customer service!

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2024-12-31

Welp, I finally had the chance to stop by JA Pequeno this winter. It’s a cozy, modern café with a well-thought-out color palette that creates a welcoming atmosphere. I tried the house coffee, but unfortunately, it wasn’t to my taste—it was quite strong, and even cream couldn’t mellow it out. I’m not a mixed-drink coffee person, so I don’t think I’ll visit again. I ordered a savory meat pie, which ended up taking 30 minutes to arrive instead of the 20 minutes I was initially told. I remained patient, but I didn’t receive any updates from the staff during the wait. When it finally arrived, the pie was good but noticeably dry. I asked if they had jam to help balance it out, but I was told they don’t offer any. During my wait, I observed the space—several people were having meetings or working on laptops. Seating is more limited in the winter, but it wasn’t crowded during my visit, and most patrons seemed to be regulars or staff from nearby businesses. The atmosphere was mostly quiet, with soft background music playing. At times, conversations rose above the music, making it a bit loud, but nothing overly unpleasant. Interestingly, despite living nearby for over a year and a half, I never realized this café existed. I first attempted to visit after searching Google for a coffee shop, but I wasn’t sure if they accepted Apple Pay, Google Pay, or CashApp, so I opted for the café next door, which I’ve visited and enjoyed before. The new neon coffee sign in the window—though stylistically out of place with the café’s aesthetic—was definitely a smart and much-needed addition for visibility. Overall, JA Pequeno has a pleasant vibe and seems well-loved by its regulars, but it just wasn’t the right fit for me.

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2025-02-06

We visited on Monday afternoon and had a vanilla citrus latte and a mocha, and a couple pastries. I'm not even a coffee drinker but wanted something hot, and drank the entire thing because it was so moreish. It could use a touch more chocolate, though. It also wasn't very hot at all about halfway through. It's really nice inside, very cozy. Not very big which adds to the coziness, but definitely a nice place to go in winter.